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Negative correlation which is downhill from left to right occurs when one quantity increases while the other quantity decreases.

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Q: Which data will most likely show a negative correlation when graphed on a scatterplot?
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A negative correlation occurs when, as one variable increases, the other variable decreases. Some variables that might have a negative correlation would be: indoor heating use and temperature outside. As the temperature outside decreases, the amount of heating used will increase.


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